Solange Knowles lands top prize at Webby Awards

Solange Knowles has been honored with the Artist of the Year prize at the 2017 Webby Awards.

Officials at the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences announced they had chosen the Cranes in the Sky singer as the winner in a statement on Tuesday (25Apr17).

"The Webby Awards is thrilled to recognize Solange as Artist of the Year in celebration of her remarkable use of the Internet as a force for promoting community and diversity,” they said.

"Not only is Solange one of the greatest artists of our time, but she's also a true artist of the online generation"

Lady Gaga was also reconsigned, winning two prizes for her collaboration with technology giant Intel on her Super Bowl Halftime Show performance.

Rapper Kendrick Lamar won the Best Video Remixes/Mashups prize for his track Swimming Pools (Drank), while British band Coldplay's promo for their track Up&Up won Best Music Video.

Steve Buscemi was named Best Actor, while The X-Files star Gillian Anderson landed the Best Actress prize.

Among the TV shows and films to be honored were Deadpool, Mr. Robot, Game of Thrones, Jimmy Kimmel Live! and The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

Girls creator Lena Dunham won the Best Lifestyle Podcast prize for her Women of the Hour miniseries.

The winners will be honored on 15 May (17) at a ceremony in New York City, which will be hosted by comedian Joel McHale.

Fans can catch up on YouTube the following day (16May17).